Mystics vs Lynx predictions
All eyes will be on Brittney Sykes as the Washington Mystics roll into Minneapolis, and for good reason—she’s been carrying the scoring load all season, averaging an impressive 18.6 points per game. It’s not just her scoring, though; with nearly five assists per night, expect Sykes to stay aggressive and look for teammates like Kiki Iriafen to make an impact on the glass. Iriafen’s knack for pulling down rebounds, especially on the road, could be key if the Mystics want to keep pace with Minnesota. Can Washington build on Citron’s recent 22-point outburst and turn it into another balanced attack? That spark will be desperately needed if they’re to snap Minnesota’s perfect home record.
On the other side, Minnesota Lynx fans have a lot to be excited about, and it all starts with Napheesa Collier. She’s absolutely locked in this year, putting up 24.4 points and 8.5 boards per game—just straight-up dominant. If Collier finds her usual rhythm early, you get the sense it could be a long night for the Mystics’ defense. And let’s not forget about Courtney Williams, who’s quietly become the engine for this squad, constantly pushing the pace with those six assists per game. The Lynx just feel so connected offensively, and with an 8-0 record at home, there’s a real aura of confidence every time they step onto the Target Center floor.
Putting it all together, it feels like the Minnesota Lynx have the edge in almost every department right now. With their firepower, efficient ball movement, and ferocious home-court energy, they just have more ways to win—especially if Collier has one of her signature games. Washington’s got grit (and Sykes has been incredible), but snapping the Lynx’s home streak? That’s a tall order. If I had to call it, Minnesota prevails and keeps that home record sparkling. Now, the only question is: can anyone cool off this Lynx crew?
